Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
98
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 92 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Clippers edged the Hornets 98-92. Ugly basketball, but the Clippers did just enough. The Clippers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.